Bornstein remembered as ‘man who saved NPR’
A WBA Hall of Famer known for his state and national influence in public radio has died. Ronald Bornstein, 91, died Friday. Bornstein was Director of Telecommunications for the UW-Extension, managing WHA radio and television from 1967 until 1984. In…
UW lecturer to discuss AI at Walker Management Institute dinner
An award-winning academic, venture financier, and serial entrepreneur at the UW School of Business will give his insights on artificial intelligence at the Walker Broadcast Management Institute dinner on April 24. Adam Bock studies entrepreneurship, business models, and technology venturing. He…
Four to be awarded scholarships at 2024 WBA Student Forum
Four scholarships will be given out during the WBA Student Forum at Lambeau Field on Feb. 24 to students studying broadcasting in Wisconsin. Learn more about the WBA Student Scholarship program and apply here. The recipients are: TJ Dysart TJ…
Giving Tuesday: Support the WBA Foundation
Please support your WBA Foundation on this Giving Tuesday with a donation. Here are just a few of the initiatives supported by your Foundation:
2023 WBA Hall of Fame show available now
A half-hour program highlighting four 2023 WBA Hall of Fame inductees is available to view online and available for stations to air. The program showcases the contributions of Joanne Williams, Bob Meyer, Dr. Jonathan Øverby, and Al Lancaster. The show…
Dates set for 2024 Walker Broadcast Management Institute
The 25th Walker Broadcast Management Institute is set for April 23-25 on the UW-Madison campus. The 2024 Institute marks the first year of another 3-year cycle (although you may join the cycle at any time) and is designed for broadcast…
Changes make way for future of WBA Hall of Fame
Changes to your WBA Hall of Fame at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center will make way for the future of the historic recognition of Wisconsin broadcasters. The elements of the Hall of Fame introducing visitors to the attraction, including the…
Zelich remembered as Wausau broadcasting legend
WSAW-TV broadcasting legend and WBA Hall of Fame inductee Mark Zelich, affectionately known by many as “Z,” has died at the age of 95. Zelich’s trademark “Courage” sign-off carried him through nearly 20 years as WSAU-TV’s sports anchor, which was…
Busse remembered for dedicated broadcasting career
Lifelong broadcaster and WBA Hall of Famer Larry Busse has died. He was 87. His broadcast career began in 1961 as farm director at WBAY-TV in Green Bay. In 1965, he joined the sales department of WLUK-TV in Green Bay,…
